Quote Originally Posted by kelownagirl View Post
Dr. Badger - what made you decide to go with the Pro over the Expert? I can afford either one but I am thinking that I probably will not notice the improvement between the two, considering the extra $1000 cost. That being said, I don't expect I will ever buy another road bike of this caliber so I don't want to underbuy either - maybe I'll deserve the higher end components eventually? It's a tough call.
Kelownagirl-
I could notice the difference between the Ultegra and Dura Ace components...the Dura Ace is really smooth and shifts faster. The Pro also comes with much nicer wheels, carbon handlebars, better brakes and shifters, and a carbon crankset. From what I read the wheels are really a lot better, and that can make a huge difference in a bike.

Like you, I had the $$ to spend, it wasn't at the top of my price limit that I had given myself, and I figured I would buy the best bike I could get. I too figured this was the big bike buy for many years (I say that now, we will see )

Good luck! It is always a hard decision!